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DEER CREEK FARM
THORNTON, NH
(603) 236-1571
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I am now a Thornton resident Heidi Hawkensen Uhlman and I have dedicated my life to equestrian sport and competition. Horses became a defining part of my life during adolescence, particularly beginning at age 13, when I spent each summer competing in more than 10 sanctioned dressage shows and horse trials. Those early experiences established the foundation for a lifelong passion and career in horsemanship.
During the winter months, I was an accomplished competitive Alpine ski racer, maintaining an equally demanding training and competition schedule throughout my youth and continuing through my years at Plymouth State University.
At age 25, I transitioned to riding full-time year-round, competing extensively throughout North Carolina, Florida, and Kentucky. In 1997, I met my husband, and we married in 2003 in Thornton, where we are now raising our daughter, Paige.
### Education
- New Hampton School, Graduated 1991
- Bachelor of Science from Plymouth State University in Physical Education, concentrating on Fitness and Rehabilitation, with a minor in Health, 1997
- Fall 1996: Completed 260 hours assisting as an Athletic Trainer for the men's wrestling team
- Spring 1996: Accumulated 540 hours as an Athletic Trainer for the men's baseball team
- 1998: Engaged in graduate-level coursework in Orthopedic Assessment
### Experience with Horses
- 1987-1991: Working Student under FEI Dressage Instructor Janice S. Conlon
- 1991-1998: Student/Client with FEI Eventer Nancy Guyotte
- 1998-2005: District Commissioner of the local Pony Club and Instructor
- 1999: Working student in Florida at an FEI Dressage Center under Michael Poulin, former Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics my duties was four FEI Dressage Horses and I was the groom for the owners of the horses for Michael to ride and a show in Florida Horse Parks.
- 2000-2001: Working student of FEI Denny Emerson Also groomed for Denny at Long Leaf and Southern Pines Horse Trials.
- 2003: Pursued studies in Natural Horsemanship under Pat Parelli, successfully completing Level One and Two
- 1998: Served as Private Instructor at what is now known as Deer Creek Farm.
- Organized and participated in several clinics conducted by Kathleen Lindley Beckham
- 2017: Appointed Grafton County 4-H Leader for Equine Horse Management
Throughout my career, I have emphasized Eventing as the foundation of my horsemanship; however, I contend that every discipline contributes valuable components to a well-rounded equestrian education. I particularly appreciate Eventing for the harmonious balance it affords between riding proficiency and effective horse management. I believe it is imperative for students to cultivate both their riding skills and a comprehensive understanding of their equine partners.
### Professional Experience
- 1987-1991: Working Student under FEI Dressage Instructor Janice S. Conlon
- 1991-1998: Student/Client with FEI Eventer Nancy Guyotte
- 1998-2005: District Commissioner of the local Pony Club and Instructor
- 1998-1999: Engaged as a working student in Florida at an FEI Dressage Center under Michael Poulin, former Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics
- Current Instructor at a private facility here at Deer Creek Farm since 1998
- 1999-2001: Spent winters in Southern Pines as a permanent student under FEI Denny Emerson, former Gold Medalist at World Championships in 1972
- 2002 Winter: Engaged in Dressage lessons with Barbara Hale in Shelbyville, Kentucky
- 2003 Summer: Hosted Lynn Coates-Holmes at Deer Creek Farm with her 14 horses and 4 working students
- 2003-2008: Studied Natural Horsemanship under Parelli, achieving Level One and Two with Jody Platto, an advanced young rider for Rolex who is currently a Parelli Instructor
- Organized and facilitated over 200 hours of clinics conducted by David Lichman, a licensed Five Star Instructor, covering Parelli Levels One, Two, and Three, each comprising 40 hours
- Collaborated with distinguished dressage instructors including Sarah Duclos-Sedgely, Volker Brommann, Pat Spettel, Barend Heilbron, Linda Pinto, and Barbara Westerlund
- Engaged in Hunter Jumper lessons with Joe Forest of Forest Hills and Robert Mendoza of Swept Away Farm
- Coordinated over 7 weeks of natural horsemanship clinics under the instruction of Mark Rashid at Deer Creek Farm, averaging 40 hours per week
- Participated in Captain Mark Phillips Clinic in Redwood, CA, at Prelim-Advanced level
- Served as a 4-H Horse Project Leader for Grafton County from 2017-2021
Currently My daughter and I host a lot of clinics and attend a lot of clinics. we are both members of Groton Pony Club, Groton Ma. and travel every Thursday night for our mounted meetings at Hazel Grove Horse Park and currently My daughter is going for her C1 level certifications
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